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excoriate

verb

Express strong disapproval of

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
XC
Scrabble score
18

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Express strong disapproval of

    “We condemn the racism in South Africa”

verb

  1. Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

    “This leash chafes the dog's neck”

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Example Sentences

We condemn the racism in South Africa
These ideas were reprobated
This leash chafes the dog's neck

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